April 15 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This broadcast from the QED-C Quantum Summit brings together leaders from industry and government to examine what the data from the 2026 State of the Global Quantum Industry report reveals about the trajectory of the quantum economy.
Leaders from across the ecosystem will engage directly with the findings, examining what the industry’s own data reveals about investment trends, market readiness, infrastructure maturity, and competitive positioning.
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. | Welcome and Report Insights
Speakers:
- Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, QED-C
- Jonathan Felbinger, Deputy Director, QED-C
An overview of the report’s core findings, including global investment trends, workforce growth, commercialization progress, and competitive positioning. This segment establishes a shared, data-driven foundation for the discussions that follow.
11:20 – 11:50 a.m. | Government Leadership Forum
Moderator: Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, QED-C
Speakers:
- Ethan Klein, U.S. Chief Technology Officer
- Dario Gil, Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy
- Erwin Gianchandani, Assistant Director, National Science Foundation
Senior government leaders examine how public sector priorities align with industry needs, including research investment, infrastructure, workforce development, and international strategy. The discussion connects the report’s findings to the policy decisions shaping the future of quantum.
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Industry Leadership Forum
Moderator: Luiza Savage, Editorial Director, WP Intelligence
Speakers:
- Matthew Kinsella, CEO, Infleqtion
- Juliette Peyronnet, U.S. General Manager, Alice & Bob
- Joab Rosenberg, Partner, Deep 33 Ventures
- Alan Baratz, CEO, D-Wave
- Elica Kyoseva, Director of Quantum Algorithm Engineering, NVIDIA
Industry executives and investors respond directly to the data, offering grounded perspectives on commercialization pathways, capital allocation, and where real market traction is emerging.
12:20 – 12:30 p.m. | Closing
A synthesis of key takeaways and implications for the year ahead.
Speakers:
- Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, QED-C